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Finding out the calories in popcorn can cause a terrifying
scream, just like the one caused by the premiere of a horror movie.
According to a report by the
Center for Science in the Public Interest,which
analyzed the calories provided by different snacks that are offered
at major cinemas in the U.S., every time we watch a movie with a
bucket of popcorn we’re consuming an average of 1600 calories.
But not all popcorn bear the same number of calories:
researchers found that the movie theaters of Regal, the largest
cinema chain, are those with the highest calorie popcorn: the
regular combo has 1610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat,
since they’re made with coconut oil.

In AMC, the second most important cinema chain, the calories
are lower. But this isn’t because they’re not made with coconut
oil, but because the servings are smaller: the large size has1030
calories and 57 grams of saturated fat, the medium has 590 calories
and 33 grams of fat, and the small one has 370 calories and 20
grams of saturated fat.

Another Movie Theater, Another Oil

In Cinemark, the third chain in magnitude, popcorn is fried
in canola oil, a healthier choice. The largest portion has 910
calories and 4 grams of saturated fat; the regular has 760 calories
and 3 grams of fat, while the small has 420 calories and 2 grams of
saturated fat.
Despite its healthy choice, Cinemark offers popcorn with the
highest sodium content: a large portion has 1500 mg of sodium,
something to consider, especially for those prone to high blood
pressure.
Since the difference between the price of a large and regular
combo is so small, most people choose the largest options, taking
more calories and fat with them!
Admittedly, at this point, popcorn is characteristic of a
movie night, so it’s difficult to get rid of the idea. However, if
we think about the calories in popcorn, perhaps we’ll give it a
second thought and realize that movie theaters should be places to
go watch movies, not to sit down and eat!